Research Journal of Sports and Health Psychology, vol.4, no.2, pp.1-3, 2022 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
Background:
After completing the human genome project, it has allowed us to investigate
the structure and functions of the identified genes. The aim of this study is to investigate how
sports genes may affect athletic performance.
Materials and Methods:
In the search
for scientific literature related to this review, the US
National Library of Medicine (PubMed) used MEDLINE and Sport Discus data and the terms
“genetics”, “sport genes”, “obesity”, and “
sportive performance
” were used. The relevant
literature has also tak
en its source from the research of relevant articles from reference lists
derived from data studies.
Results:
Especially in recent years, scientific developments in molecular genetics have
brought significant innovations to our lives and the secrets of hu
man life are being revealed.
Consequently, the genetic structures that determine sportive performance have been
discovered
to optimize exercise training and injury prevention and to personalize nutrition
prescription as well.
Conclusion:
The relationship b
etween sportive performance and sports genes is getting
clearer each passing day. Strong pieces of evidence state that genetics is fundamental and
influential in detecting sportive performance and adapting to training and it increases the
applicability and
necessity of sports genetics tests.
Keywords:
Sportive Performance; Sports Genes; Sports Genetics; Genetics; Athletic
Performance